Junior Clinical Fellow (F3)

Main duties of the job

- In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to provide a service in Trauma and Orthopaedic with responsibility for core Trauma and Orthopaedic services. - In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take part in medical audit and research as appropriate. - In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met. - To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary. - In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. - In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for and devote time to teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required for junior medical staff. - In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for the best use of departmental staffing and other resources to ensure the maximum efficiency of the department. - To observe the Trust's agreed policies and procedures, in particular in relation to managing staff, and to follow the Trust's Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions. These policies and procedures have been drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Details

Date posted: 17 April 2026

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: £52,656 a year per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 408-26-250-A

Job locations: Arrowe Park Hospital/ Clatterbridge Hospital Arrowe Park Road/ Bebington Road Upton CH49 5PE

Job description

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Junior Clinical Fellow position available at WUTH.

Person Specification

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Junior Clinical Fellow position available at WUTH.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC at time of application
• MBBS (or equivalent)
• Satisfactory completion of Foundation programme (or equivalent evidence of competence) at the time of application
• Current ALS certification

Desirable

• Satisfactory completion of core medical training (or equivalent evidence of competence)
• MRCS
• Distinctions, scholarships, prizes

Clinical Care (Knowledge and Skills)

Essential

• Competent in basic clinical procedures eg CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc
• Able to prioritise clinical need
• Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help
• Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
• Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
• Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk
• Understands the importance of working effectively in teams
• Computer literate
• Has participated in quality improvement

Desirable

• Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values and awareness of current issues in the NHS
• Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
• Has experience of working in teams

Teaching and Audit Research

Essential

• Understands the basic principles of audit and research
• Contributes to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting

Desirable

• Participation in clinical/ laboratory research
• Publications, abstracts, peer reviewed articles, book chapters

Probity

Essential

• Displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Address: Arrowe Park Hospital/ Clatterbridge Hospital Arrowe Park Road/ Bebington Road Upton CH49 5PE

Employer's website: https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)